Thursday, August 21

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen is the top-earning model of 2014, according to Forbes, with a whopping $47 million. Endorsement deals with companies such as Pantene and business ventures like a lingerie line helped her secure the top spot.  http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/140819113442-gisele-bundchen-0819-horizontal-gallery.jpg


Doutzen Kroes is not only a Victoria's Secret model, she's the face of a Calvin Klein fragrance. That and other gigs add up to $8 million in earnings for the Dutchwoman.
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A Victoria's Secret Angel since 2000, Adriana Lima is the lingerie giant's longest-running model. The Brazilian is also one of the wealthiest, having earned $8 million to place her third on Forbes' list.
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British modeling veteran Kate Moss, whose fame dates to the '90s, maintains deals with companies like St. Tropez. They contribute to both her longevity and a $7 million annual income.  http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/140819113144-kate-moss-0819-horizontal-gallery.jpg
 Landing the coveted Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover led to big things for American Kate Upton, including a role in the film "The Other Woman." Her 2014 earnings were pegged at $7 million.http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/140819114608-kate-upton-0819-horizontal-gallery.jpg
Miranda Kerr has her own makeup line, Kora Organics, and other deals that helped the Aussie make $7 million. http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/140819113354-miranda-kerr-0819-horizontal-gallery.jpg   Liu Wen made history -- as well as her career -- by being the first Chinese model to walk the Victoria's Secret runway. Her earnings are placed at $7 million.  http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/140819114305-liu-wen-0819-horizontal-gallery.jpg 
Her own clothing line and deals with H&M and Victoria's Secret secured Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio $5 million.   http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/140819113511-alessandra-ambrosio-0819-horizontal-gallery.jpg A multiyear contract with Estee Lauder translates to $5 million in earnings for American model Hilary Rhoda.http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/140819113115-hilary-rhoda-0819-restricted-horizontal-gallery.jpg
Natalia Vodianova started representing the fragrance Calvin Klein Euphoria in 2006. The Russian's 2014 earnings were placed at $4 million. http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/140819113346-natalia-vodianova-0819-horizontal-gallery.jpg  Carolyn Murphy started modeling as a teen. Now 39, the American's steady gigs with with Jones New York and Estee Lauder helped her snag $4 million in 2014. 

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/140819113207-carolyn-murphy-0819-horizontal-gallery.jpg American Karlie Kloss is a newcomer on the list and has been busy booking jobs modeling for Neiman Marcus and Coach. Total earnings? $4 million.http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/140819113453-karlie-kloss-0819-horizontal-gallery.jpg   Deals with Maybelline, Target and Express earned British model Jourdan Dunn $4 million in 2014.
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